School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Kilskeer, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 474
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- (continued from previous page)there is a storm coming, and the further the ring is from the moon, the nearer the storm.14. When the distant hills look near it is a sign of rain.15. The ducks quack very loud when rain is coming.Kathleen Farrell
Johnsbrook
Co. Meath
Collected from Mother and Father.
- 16. When there is a circle around the moon there is going to be rain.
17. Also when there is going to be rain the stars twinkle.
18. Another sign is that the sky gets black.
19. When there is a rainbow in the sky it is a sign of broken weather.
20. When the sun is watery looking it is another sign of rain.
21. When the cat sits with its back to the fire is a sign of rain.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Bridie Smyth
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Johnsbrook, Co. Meath
